William Christopher Pakenham

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Sir William Christopher Pakenham (1861-1933) was a British observer with the Japanese Fleet during the Russo-Japanese War, during World War I he commanded 2nd Battle Cruiser Squadron during the Battle of Jutland, and from December 1916 was Commander-in-Chief of the Battle Cruiser Fleet.[1]

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  1. ^ First World War.com Pakenham biography
Military offices
Preceded by
C E Madden		 Fourth Sea Lord
1911 – 1913		 Succeeded by
C F Lambert
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